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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!!!!! The second round of grantmaking for the Environmental Justice Data Fund (EJDF or “the Fund”) will be supported by a $4 million fund, created and seeded by Google.org. The EJDF aims to help frontline communities historically underserved and disproportionately impacted by climate change and environmental injustice in the United States use data to address environmental hazards, with special attention to matters regarding air and water quality. The Fund will support eligible organizations to unlock resources, increase their access to federal infrastructure funding, and advocate for new policies that empower communities to address past environmental harm and pave the way to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future. The new round of grantmaking was designed based on insights from the 2022 grantmaking cycle, which demonstrated a high need in the field to address environmental hazards, especially related to air and water quality. The fund remains dedicated to the principle that supporting data work will help advance justice and build power within local communities. By providing those most impacted by environmental injustices with valuable information, they are empowered to confront these issues and develop community-led solutions. The Fund will prioritize projects that serve frontline communities and consider a broad range of approaches to using data to advocate for environmental justice at the local and regional levels (please see below for how the Fund defines “frontline communities”, “environmental justice”, and “data” for this opportunity). It will provide organizations with flexible project funding to increase their organizational capacity to incorporate quality data work into their environmental and climate justice programming. The fund expects to make two to four grants of $500,000 and six to eight grants of $250,000. The Fund encourages grantees to leverage grant funds for matching opportunities, if applicable. Deadline: August 30, 2024.

How do you set up a process to thank first-time donors that dramatically increases the likelihood that they'll give a second, third, and fourth time? Consider these steps in your stewardship process or for grantees wanting to learn more about fundraising: https://ow.ly/vUJo50PIACK

Sustainable Conservation accelerates critical restoration by partnering with agencies and project applicants to create expedited permit pathways that help protect our precious natural resources quickly. Support our Accelerating Restoration program to make these projects more feasible

What is the value of a garden? You could say that $250 helps Trellis for Tomorrow plant five garden beds. But a garden represents so much more than that, don’t you agree? Community gardens play a crucial role in nurturing vibrant, sustainable communitr benefits extend far beyond the garden’s boundaries—like food security, environmental sustainability, physical and mental well-being, empowerment, resilience, social cohesion, and education. Make a gift to the Resilient Communities Fund by December 31 to become an essential part of our mission to build sustainable and resilient communities from the ground up. https://ow.ly/6JyB50QanLX

GTN’s social mission is unwavering – to provide every girl with the opportunity to achieve the future she chooses. For every new corporate client we acquire, a donation is made to the Malala Fund to support women’s education around the globe. In our recent article, we take a moment to reflect on the social and environmental causes that resonated with us in 2023. https://hubs.ly/Q02lfFxF0

Happy #GivingTuesday ! Did you know research shows giving can stimulate your brain's mesolimbic pathway, or reward center, while releasing endorphins? That can lead to a “helper's high” that boosts self-esteem, elevates happiness, and combats feelings of depression. If you do not already have a charity that you are passionate about, Charity Navigator is a great way to search for charities that align with your passions, while also having confidence they have been rated for impact and financial responsibility. https://lnkd.in/gnybXbnT What is a charity that helps a cause you are passionate about? 

Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/ehBFgtzm This article describes five unique motivations to volunteer. Management tools are provided for each motivation type in the context of environmental conservation and sustainability programming. #NonprofitAdvocacyLab #Nonprofit #Research #UF

A great read which is truly invaluable as we count down to the incoming BNG regulations - whether you're a surveyor, business, developer or charity, Angus is here to help you make sense of this new regime. #thoughtleadership #marketing #newsletter #BNG #biodiversity

Bullard is an award-winning author of 18 books on sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, and more. In 2019, Apolitical named him one of the world’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy. In 2021, President Joe Biden named him to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. He is also the co-chair of the National Black Environmental Justice Network (@_nbejn). As we continue to face unprecedented environmental challenges, and communities of color continue to be disproportionately affected, Bullard’s leadership reminds us that everyone deserves a clean and safe environment. Let's continue his mission of advocating for a healthier planet for all. How have you personally witnessed the effects of climate change in your community? #environmentaljustice #communitiesofcolor #climatechange #climatejustice #sustainabledevelopment #communityreinvestment #nonprofit #nonprofits #funddevelopment #capacitybuilding #leadership #grantmanagement #proposalwriting #salesforce #prospectresearch #followus #grant #funding #like #love #ny #eastcoast #reflection #nyc

"We're seeing quite tangibly in communities how climate change is happening and impacting their lives... #CommunityFoundations have a very keen interest and knowledge of how communities work at a grassroots level, but we don't pretend to be climate experts." Thanks to Mercedes Green for sharing the work Foundation Scotland is doing to support local climate action in today's network learning session, 'Climate integration for grant makers'. These transparent conversations are key to understanding gaps and exploring solutions, and serve as an important part of the Association of Charitable Foundations Funder Commitment on Climate Change, which UKCF is a signatory of. In the session, our members talked openly and honestly about the work they're doing in their teams to act on climate, how we can support community groups achieve their own sustainability goals and the value of connecting them with climate experts. In 2022, Foundation Scotland took steps to make sure the work they fund does not negatively impact the environment. They started adding climate-focused questions into their application processes. "The findings that we've gathered show that organisations of any size or theme have the ability to show their sustainable thinking." #ClimateAction #SDGs #LocalGood #PhilanthropyInAction